p>Green roofs consist of soil and plant layers placed over the roofing, usually a mastic or rubber layer, of a –generally—flat roof. Calvin College is one of the few academic institutions ...

Green roofs, that is. Though the concept may sound cutting-edge, the idea of incorporating more natural elements into architecture has actually been around for decades. However, with the search ...

Cassiano is the founder of Teto Verde Favela, a nonprofit that teaches favela residents how to build their own green roofs as a way to beat the heat without overloading electrical grids or ...

This green roof is a symbol of ESF culture, demonstrating how the College implements what it teaches in its programs. Green roofs provide many benefits including storm water runoff control, mitigation ...

New renderings are offering an updated look at ... This green space will include terraces, on-structure façade planters, and green roofs. The campus is intended to support the Envirome’s ...

Discover how UWM’s green roofs are not only cutting energy costs, but also supporting local wildlife and reducing urban pollution. Discover how UWM’s green roofs are not only cutting energy ...

Audio recording and insect trap data reveals Lancaster city green roofs increase biodiversity and attract bats that provide pest-control benefits for local residents. “Green roofs are providing ...

Planted with native species, the sloping green roofs will offer habitats for local flora and fauna. “Our design is conceived as an intersection of paths and lineages. Intersecting ribbons of landscape ...